The sun was shining for Year 2's trip to Colchester Zoo yesterday. After learning about different animals and their habitats, the children were very excited to see the animals in action and luckily, due to the warm weather, the animals were on top form!
Year 1: ScienceThis week, to aid their understanding of winter weather, the children took part in a scientific experiment. Two bears were frozen in water overnight so two giant ice cubes were formed. On Wednesday morning, the children … Read More
Year 3: ScienceYear 3 have been learning about why joints in our bodies are needed for movement to occur. Firstly, we learnt about the 3 types of joints: ball and socket, hinge and gliding. We located where we would find these in our bodies… Read More
Year 5: ScienceThis week, our Year 5 scientists have been investigating the amazing phenomenon of how we get day and night. Torches were used to represent the sun and the shadows cast were measured to mimic what happens as the day progresse… Read More
Year 2: Science ClubAs part of the children working towards the Star Crest Awards, we investigated and made a substance called Oobleck. They were given 50ml cornflour, 25ml water and some food colouring. They then explored the changing texture o… Read More
Year 4: ScienceYear 4 have been learning about sound and how sound waves travel to our ears so that we can hear. The children experimented with different types of materials to see which ones were the best for muffling sound. We investi… Read More
